SWAZILAND, A WORLD HOTSPOT FOR CRIME

From Swazi Media Commentary Mon May 27 2013, 09:51:00

Swaziland has been labelled one of the world's hotspots for crime, in a report published by the United States Government.

Gangs armed with knives or firearms roam the streets of the cities looking for houses to break into, while residents live barricaded behind 'perimeter walls, security guards, dogs, security lighting, window grills, and alarm systems with security response teams [...] essential for ensuring the safety of residents'.

Burglaries and home invasions occur frequently. Gangs have been known to break into homes while the residents are still at home.

Pedestrians cannot walk the streets in safety and robberies take place in broad daylight. Motorists are stopped on the roads and robbed.

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